Update FaceTrackNoIR

V4Friend · 05-25-2010, 06:52 PM

Hello ArmA 2 fans!

It took some time, but now the first release of ' my' head-tracker is ready for testing: FaceTrackNoIR. It is a program that runs on Windows XP, Vista and 7 and uses the faceAPI from SeeingMachines. The major advantage over other head-trackers is, that you only need a simple web-cam and NO hats with LED's (or anything like that). All it needs is your face and some proper lighting...

The first release is ready for downloading at: http://sourceforge.net/projects/facetracknoir/files/

It is made compatible with ArmA 2 (using Free-track protocol) and FlightGear. After installation (which requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1) the head-tracker should work. It does require the patch, which enables Free-track support ... You must also enable Free-track in the ArmA settings!

Of course, I am very curious to receive your feedback: it's the only way to improve software!

Zipper5 · 05-25-2010, 06:54 PM

That sounds pretty cool. I own a TrackIR 5 myself. Are you sure it works with Arma 2, though? As in it's compatible with the TIR5 and/or Freetrack SDKs in the game?

anc · 05-25-2010, 06:58 PM

Now this seems to be quite interesting.
I will give it a try! =D
Kudos!

Best regards

V4Friend · 05-25-2010, 07:15 PM

A friend of mine plays ArmA2 with it all the time. I get my feedback from him. If I keep playing the game myself, I cannot write any software :-)

So yes: it works in ArmA2, using the Free-track protocol...

MavericK96 · 05-25-2010, 07:30 PM

Hmm, I'll give this a shot when I get home tonight. I've been wanting to try a TrackIR-like setup but not sure if I would like it, and didn't want to spend the money on TrackIR in case I hated it.

ronski · 05-25-2010, 08:45 PM

A new piece of software is being developed to control ARMA 2 by head-gesture without the need of IRTrack. A standard webcam is enough!

Please follow the link below:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/facetracknoir/

It's operational, and can be manually tweaked for individual settings.

Let us know what you think!

Jelliz · 05-25-2010, 09:18 PM

Had some problems installing, seems that i have to run the .exe file as an administrator for the installation to complete successfully. Just posting to let anyone that has the same problem know. Now for the testing...

EDIT: Nvm, i get the error message "The application cant start because ippcore-5.3.dll does not exist" when i try to run the program. Ive tried reinstalling, deleting and installing and so on. Any tips?

Baraka · 05-25-2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelliz

i get the error message "The application cant start because ippcore-5.3.dll does not exist" when i try to run the program. Ive tried reinstalling, deleting and installing and so on. Any tips?

Same with me.Will try to re-install the .NET Framework.Found a FAQ what said the ippcore-5.3.dll have to be deleted from the "windows\system32" but it wasn´t there.
Is there some more Info about this tool? Can´t find anything what gives me some goog infos.

Fox '09 · 05-25-2010, 09:55 PM

gona try it out, sounds awesome!

neokika · 05-25-2010, 09:59 PM

Wow, this sounds great, downloading. Feedback later.

edit: Same here, missing ippcore-5.3.dll.

05-25-2010, 06:52 PM	#1
V4Friend Private First Class Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Posts: 32	FaceTrackNoIR: head-tracker without LED's! Hello ArmA 2 fans! It took some time, but now the first release of ' my' head-tracker is ready for testing: FaceTrackNoIR. It is a program that runs on Windows XP, Vista and 7 and uses the faceAPI from SeeingMachines. The major advantage over other head-trackers is, that you only need a simple web-cam and NO hats with LED's (or anything like that). All it needs is your face and some proper lighting... The first release is ready for downloading at: http://sourceforge.net/projects/facetracknoir/files/ It is made compatible with ArmA 2 (using Free-track protocol) and FlightGear. After installation (which requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1) the head-tracker should work. It does require the patch, which enables Free-track support ... You must also enable Free-track in the ArmA settings! Of course, I am very curious to receive your feedback: it's the only way to improve software! Last edited by V4Friend; 05-26-2010 at 10:09 AM. Reason: New insights.

05-25-2010, 06:54 PM	#2
Zipper5 Warrant Officer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,807	That sounds pretty cool. I own a TrackIR 5 myself. Are you sure it works with Arma 2, though? As in it's compatible with the TIR5 and/or Freetrack SDKs in the game? __________________ OFPEC - The Editing Center \| Zipper5's Workshop \| Operation Cobalt \| My missions My YouTube channel \| Anti-tank Launcher vs. Infantry Fix "Only boring people get bored with the ever-evolving ArmA 2." - PC Gamer Magazine

05-25-2010, 06:58 PM	#3
anc Sergeant Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brazil Posts: 161	Now this seems to be quite interesting. I will give it a try! =D Kudos! Best regards __________________ Intel - C2D E6300 @ 1.8Ghz Gigabyte - 8800GT 512MB Driver: 197.45 Gigabyte - GA-P35-DS3 Markvision - 4GB/800 Huntkey - 550W Windows 7 Professional (x64)

05-25-2010, 07:30 PM	#5
MavericK96 Gunnery Sergeant Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lake Forest Park, WA Posts: 575	Hmm, I'll give this a shot when I get home tonight. I've been wanting to try a TrackIR-like setup but not sure if I would like it, and didn't want to spend the money on TrackIR in case I hated it. __________________ Core i7 920 @ 3.8 GHz, HT off 6 GB OCZ DDR3-1600 Asus P6T Deluxe (V1) 2x GTX 280s (EVGA & BFG) @ 700/1400/2600 Intel X25-M G2 80 GB SSD 1050W Enermax Revolution85+ Windows 7 Pro x64 ArmA2 Settings: 1920x1200 w/ View Distance at ~4750 Video Memory at Default AA at Normal Post Processing at Low All other settings at Very High

05-25-2010, 08:45 PM	#6
ronski Private Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7	Headtracking without IRTrack now possible A new piece of software is being developed to control ARMA 2 by head-gesture without the need of IRTrack. A standard webcam is enough! Please follow the link below: https://sourceforge.net/projects/facetracknoir/ It's operational, and can be manually tweaked for individual settings. Let us know what you think! Last edited by ronski; 05-25-2010 at 08:48 PM.

05-25-2010, 07:15 PM	#4
V4Friend Private First Class Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Posts: 32	A friend of mine plays ArmA2 with it all the time. I get my feedback from him. If I keep playing the game myself, I cannot write any software :-) So yes: it works in ArmA2, using the Free-track protocol...

05-25-2010, 09:18 PM	#7
Jelliz Gunnery Sergeant Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 405	Had some problems installing, seems that i have to run the .exe file as an administrator for the installation to complete successfully. Just posting to let anyone that has the same problem know. Now for the testing... EDIT: Nvm, i get the error message "The application cant start because ippcore-5.3.dll does not exist" when i try to run the program. Ive tried reinstalling, deleting and installing and so on. Any tips? __________________ My missions. Last edited by Jelliz; 05-25-2010 at 09:23 PM.

05-25-2010, 09:55 PM	#9
Fox '09 Sergeant Major Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,785	gona try it out, sounds awesome! __________________ WARNING: I AM A FILTHY TEAM KILLER Developer/Contributor for PMC VTE, PMC Somalia Project Reality and my own small projects

05-25-2010, 09:59 PM	#10
neokika Staff Sergeant Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 296	Wow, this sounds great, downloading. Feedback later. edit: Same here, missing ippcore-5.3.dll. __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace! Sri Chinmoy Ghose "Just look at us. Everything is backwards. Everything is upside-down. Doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the major media destroy information and religion destroys spirituality" Doctor Michael Ellner Last edited by neokika; 05-25-2010 at 10:11 PM.

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